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It's not true that sending cookies to the admissions team will make your application a slam dunk, and it's also not true that spritzing your transcript with perfume will move it to the top of the stack. But you already knew that, right? When it comes to college admissions, here are some very common myths you may not realize are just that: myths. 

Since you already know how much the Siena community loves the Capital Region year-round, we changed it up for this post. See what a few local celebs told us were their favorite things about the holidays in our neck of the woods. Spoiler alert: they love it just as much as we do.

In the last few months, you've found out why Siena was the perfect choice for these Saints—a Capital Region native, a women's soccer player, a transfer student and more. But when we checked our list (and checked it twice), we discovered that one very important Saint was missing.

John Moustakas, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, ended the academic year by posing a challenge to the students in his Introduction to Engineering class. Titled “Ultimate Projectile Contest,” this hands-on competition put the students’ classroom knowledge to the test, while also challenging them to work effectively in a team.

As the end of the semester draws near and final exam week begins, students find solace in the arrival of the biannual “Blessing of the Brains” event.

With access to your grades, your classes and your extracurriculars, your school counselor can and should play a big role when it comes to finding the right college for you. If you need help with any of these ten college search steps, all you have to do is ask!